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Cut From Ankle Surgery For Torn Ligaments Never Healed, Put On Steri Strips Again. Will It Heal ?
Had ankle surgery back in feb. for torn ligaments. But my cut never closed due to dissolvable stitch that never dissolved, so I had a 2 surgery 4 weeks ago, to make a long story short. I had my stitches removed than steri strips put on for a week, then last week went back to my dr. and the spot that was open before is still open but it looks like a pit with a scab is this going to heal
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mild tear in the ligaments can heal on conservative treatment. If the tear is a persistent one then the surgical repair procedure should be considered for early ambulation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com
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Cut From Ankle Surgery For Torn Ligaments Never Healed, Put On Steri Strips Again. Will It Heal ?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mild tear in the ligaments can heal on conservative treatment. If the tear is a persistent one then the surgical repair procedure should be considered for early ambulation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com